Discover South Fork Wind, the first offshore wind farm powering New York

An Ørsted offshore wind turbine, part of a project creating jobs, boosting local economies, and supporting manufacturing.

Benefits to the South Fork community

132 MW of power

Generated by South Fork’s 12 turbines that power ~70,000 homes per year with clean energy.

1,000+ new jobs

Nearly a thousand workers spread across five states have contributed to building South Fork Wind.

6M tons of C02 avoided over 25 years

Every year, clean energy from South Fork Wind will eliminate C02 emissions equivalent to those produced by 60,000 cars.
Helicopter and a man smiling

Meet the people powering up New York

Behind every South Fork Wind turbine is an American worker.

Project updates

Construction site

Frequently asked questions about South Fork Wind

How to build an offshore
wind farm
What exactly goes into constructing an offshore wind farm - and how
does power get transported to shore? From site investigations to
installation, we aim to build offshore wind while minimizing our impact on
surrounding ecosystems.
Boat and wind turbine

Keep mariners informed

The ocean is a crucial resource shared by many industries. Ørsted aims to create an ecosystem in which offshore wind and fishing can both thrive.